Questions about N&W's ORDER 19 in Operating Rules during 1920s, etc.

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Harry ~
    It seems to me that the pocket size book N&W Operating Rules (rubber stamped 41075, 128 pages) must not be the only RULES BOOK in use by N&W years ago.  I can't find any mention of Form 19 train orders in my book.  There must be some explanation.  Thanks for all your helpful input ~ Don
    
 
At hand is the N&W Operating Rules  eff. Jan 1, 1967(see pg. 5) which is 128 pages and there is no mention of
Form 19 train orders.  While I don't have consecutive rule books, the one effective Nov. 18, 1951 does have a replica
of the Form 31 (and the Form 19).  Sometime between those two dates, N&W discontinued use of the Form 31
train order, leaving only the Form 19 in effect. When the Form 31 was in effect, it was issued to the train whose
rights became restricted and required signature of the conductor. Remember that before the order was transmitted, the dispatcher would direct each operator which form to use. 

There are a multitude of ways for two opposing movements to meet -- a "wait" order designating the superior
train to wait at station(s) until a specified time allows the inferior train to advance with respect to the "wait"
time.  Or it can be accomplished like the VGN Rwy did it -- without ever issuing an order.  The operation of
Nos. 3 and 4 was so predictable that orders were rarely issued.  The designated meeting point in the timetable
was Nutbush and No. 3 would take siding, clearing the time shown for No. 4's departure. If No. 3 was unable
to clear No. 4's time, it would protect in accordance with Rule 99 or wait at Victoria until No. 4 arrived. Harry Bundy

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